Strategic Business Development Manager – Client Growth

Yellowstone Landscape; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision coverage

401k with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Aggressive incentive plan

Safety programs and gear

Company shirts and gear

Job summary

Yellowstone Landscape seeks a Business Development Manager to connect the company with prospective clients in the Chicago area, listening, consulting and building lasting relationships. You will conduct market research, network, and use Salesforce to track data while shaping proposals with the Sales Manager to meet client needs.

Applicants should be able to communicate effectively with diverse clients, support service frequency decisions, and contribute to contracts and plans for growth at a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Turfgrass or related major is a plus. Associate degree or relevant experience will also be considered.
• Ability to comfortably have conversations with clients; people of all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research on prospects by developing and maintaining reliable sources for economic and market information for a specific region.
• Utilize community and industry networks and prepare regular internal updates for business planning purposes.
• Utilize Salesforce CRM to track all data and information.
• Cultivate relationships with prospects to create leads and possibilities for new business, prioritizing opportunities to pursue in accordance with the company's market focus.
• Generate field measurement estimates and take-offs.
• Collaborate with clients to determine the appropriate service frequencies and specifications that will meet expectations.
• Develop contracts and review proposals with the Sales Manager and resolve any issues that may arise.

Skills

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or Turfgrass

Associate degree or relevant experience

Job description

Yellowstone Landscape seeks a Business Development Manager to connect the company with prospective clients in the Chicago area, listening, consulting and building lasting relationships. You will conduct market research, network, and use Salesforce to track data while shaping proposals with the Sales Manager to meet client needs.

Applicants should be able to communicate effectively with diverse clients, support service frequency decisions, and contribute to contracts and plans for growth at a